Originally published in the December 29, 2014 issue of Nash Country Weekly magazine. Will Hoge is sitting on his tour bus before a hometown show in Nashville, bracing himself for a knock at the door. “It’s taken my mom 15 years to not show up at the bus with every person I went to elementary…… MORE

Originally published in the October 20, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Alot of talent and timing have worked in Florida Georgia Line’s favor, but technology may have played the most important role in their success. “We grew up the same way in the fact that you’re making these CDs,” Brian Kelley recalls. “With anything…… MORE

Originally published in the July 21, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. It was only fitting that George Strait’s touring farewell would take place in Texas—where they do everything big—in the country’s grandest and most spacious showplace, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, outside of Dallas. After all, this was an event of historic proportions. George, who’s…… MORE

Performed by: Jake Owen Written by: Jaren Johnston / Jon Nite / Jimmy Robbins Before he was having hits with his band The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston was making a name for himself as a songwriter, having penned hits like Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s “Southern Girl.” That success helped Jaren quickly build…… MORE

Originally published in the June 23, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Dear Readers, We reported and were saddened by the news that Glen Campbell was put in a home to live out his days with Alzheimer’s. Soon after that news broke, one of our writers got a call from Glen’s daughter from his first…… MORE

Originally published in the May 5, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. THINK ABOUT THIS: A scant 10 years ago, America hadn’t really heard of Carrie Underwood. She’d been a singer all along, of course, but she hadn’t pulled up stakes to shake hands and take meetings in Nashville in hopes of being discovered like so…… MORE

Originally published in the May 5, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Justin Moore had been flying to and from Las Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards for six years, walking the red carpet with his fellow stars and enjoying the show as a spectator. But for the show’s 49th edition on April…… MORE

Originally published in the May 5, 2014 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Josh Turner shares life lessons and dispenses a touch of wisdom in his first book, aimed at everyday guys. In an often undisciplined world, Josh Turner has held steadfast to his Christian principles and staunch Southern upbringing. He’s a church-attending family man who…… MORE

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Loretta Lynn will celebrate her 87th birthday on April 14, but she will get the party started on April 1 with an All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena featuring performances by Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Trisha Yearwood and more.